Intern - Micorwave Engineer - Summer 2027

Commonwealth Fusion Systems • Devens, MA

2d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is hiring a Microwave Engineering Intern to support its microwave engineering team. Interns are assigned meaningful, challenging projects, with specific assignments and technical needs depending on the team. The internship program lasts 13–18 weeks and involves 40–50 hours per week. On-site opportunities are available in Devens, Massachusetts; interns working on site are responsible for their own transportation and housing. The role is open to currently enrolled college students from bachelor’s through PhD programs, and interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an engineering degree focused on Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, or Photonics Engineering.
• Coursework in, or demonstrated interest in, electromagnetics, optics, or antennas.
• Experience in an RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, or optics laboratory.
• Experience with electromagnetic calculation software, such as Ansys Electronics Desktop or COMSOL; finite element methods; MATLAB; and CAD modeling.
• Demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits.
• High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly, with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Willingness to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call occasionally.
• Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
• Dedication to safety and mitigating industrial hazards, which may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.

Responsibilities

• Work with millimeter-wave diagnostic systems, including edge-scanning reflectometry and electron cyclotron emission.
• Build, test, and/or analyze data from passive RF components and optical assemblies, such as rectangular and circular waveguides, frequency-dependent couplers, antennas, optical mirrors, and polarizers.
• Perform electromagnetic calculations of transmission, reflection, and loss.

Benefits

• 40 hours of sick time for full-time interns.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time interns.
• 401(k) with employer matching for full-time interns; enrollment requires being at least 21 years old.
• Professional growth opportunities for full-time interns.
• Team-building activities for full-time interns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern